2026 Amflow PL vs 2027 Santa Cruz Nomad
The M is the Santa Cruz Nomad size closest to your M Amflow PL. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Nomad
Compared with the Amflow PL in M, the Santa Cruz Nomad in M places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +19 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Amflow PL is drawn. The Santa Cruz Nomad numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Amflow PL M | Santa Cruz Nomad M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 452 | 455 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 618 | 633 | +15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 63.6 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 70 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 595 | 587 | −8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 441 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1227 | 1246 | +19 mm |
| BB drop | 29 | not listed | |
| BB height | 345.5 | 346 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 780 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 400 | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 110 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Nomad minus the Amflow PL. Full charts: 2026 Amflow PL, 2027 Santa Cruz Nomad.
Where each sits in its class
Amflow PLSanta Cruz Nomad
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Amflow PLPL Carbon | Santa Cruz Nomad90 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Amflow PL | Santa Cruz Nomad |
| Fork | Fox 36 SL Factory | RockShox Zeb Select |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Factory | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle X0 Transmission | SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle X0 Transmission | SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle XS-1295 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Avinox SL | SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Motor | Avinox M1 | not listed |
| Battery | Avinox Integrated | not listed |
| Wheelset | Amflow HMA-30 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis High Roller, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Rim | Amflow HMA-30 | Reserve 30, Reserve 30|HD |
| Brake | Magura MT7 Pro | SRAM Maven Base |
| Rotor | Magura Storm, Magura MDR-C | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Amflow Enduro | OneUp Components Aluminum Bar |
| Stem | Amflow Enduro | OneUp Components Enduro |
| Grips | Amflow Enduro | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| Dropper post | KS Rage-i | OneUp Components Dropper Post |
| Seatpost | KS Rage i | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Royal SRX Plus | SDG Bel Air V3 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 50 |
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